Solve for x.

Question

−2x−7(−x−3)+4=4(x+7)
(1 point)
Responses

x=5
x is equal to 5

x=−4.1
x is equal to negative 4 point 1

x=−3.5
x is equal to negative 3 point 5

x=3

Answer 1

Let's solve for x step by step.

−2x−7(−x−3)+4=4(x+7)
-2x + 7x + 21 + 4 = 4x + 28
5x + 25 = 4x + 28
Subtract 4x from both sides:
5x - 4x + 25 = 28
x + 25 = 28
Subtract 25 from both sides:
x = 28 - 25
x = 3

Therefore, x = 3.